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Orlov Trotter

Posted by Charlotte Knight on Saturday, June 2, 2012, In : Breeds 
Country of Origin: Russia
Color: Gray is the most common color. Bays and blacks are also found. Only about 5% of Orlovs are chestnut.
Height: 15.2 to 17 hands.

Profile: The Orlov Trotter was developed in 18th century Russia by Count Alexei Orlov. The breed orignated through the crossing of European mares with Arabian stallions. The foundation sire of the breed was Bars I, a stallion of Arabian, Danish and Dutch breeding, foaled in 1784. Orlovs were originally used by Russian nobility for riding ...
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Missouri Fox Trotter

Posted by Charlotte Knight on Saturday, June 2, 2012, In : Breeds 
Country of Origin: North America
Use today: Today, the breed is a popular mount for long-distance trail riding, ranch work and pleasure riding. 
Color: The Missouri Fox Trotter is found in all colors, including spotted and buckskin
Height: 14 to 16 hands.

Profile: The Missouri Fox Trotter is a product of its native Ozark Mountains in Missouri. The breed’s decedents, mainly of Morgan, Thoroughbred and Arabian blood, arrived in the Ozarks when pioneers settled the area in 1821. The breed’s gait...


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